Community
Membership
COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP
Independence Seaport Museum is excited to offer the Community Membership. Community Membership gives libraries and community organizations the opportunity to purchase a year-long membership that grants their patrons general admission to ISM. At ISM, your patrons will discover Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections through our award-winning exhibits and our National Historic Landmark ship Cruiser Olympia. ISM is proud to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
WAYS TO JOIN/RENEW
Who is Eligible?
Public and university libraries and community organizations, like Big Brothers Big Sisters, The American Legion, YMCA, or neighborhood associations. Contact us if you’re unsure if your organization is a fit.
What are the benefits?
ISM Community Membership admits the cardholder:
- Admission privileges to the Museum and Cruiser Olympia for up to two adults and four children (under 18 years old) during regular operating hours.
- Free public programming included with general admission.
- 10% discount in the Museum Gift Shop.
What are the restrictions?
ISM Community Membership cannot be used for any of the following benefits:
- Guided tours of Submarine Becuna and Cruiser Olympia’s Engine Room (can be purchased by the cardholder at ISM).
- Member-only events (Early Morning Openings, Paddle Penn’s Landing Member Day Opening Receptions, etc.).
- Discounted ticket pricing (Paddle Penn’s Landing, The Seaport Boat Shop classes, etc.).
how much does it cost?
ISM Community Membership costs $200 for one year.
How does ISM Community Membership work?
The membership card is ordered and maintained by the library or organization. It is designed to be checked out at a circulation desk or office for the duration of the purchasers choosing (recommended 3 day maximum). The purchaser will establish its own check-out periods,late/lost fees, and other details.
How does a library or org. obtain a membership?
The application and payment can be completed online or printed and mailed to ISM (see below for details). Once payment is received, the membership card will be processed and mailed within 5 business days. Multiple memberships can be purchased and maintained by the library or organization.
When is ISM open, and what happens when a cardholder visits?
ISM is open 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm and closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The cardholder will present the membership card at the Public Engagement Desk on the day of their visit. Admission tickets cannot be reserved online in advance.
Community Membership Invoice Request
Click here to complete and submit the online form or email membership@phillyseaport.org to request an invoice.
Click here to download the Community Membership Information Packet.
CONTACT MEMBERSHIP!
visit the seaport museum
Immerse yourself in award-winning and interactive exhibits and climb aboard the oldest floating steel warship in the world on Cruiser Olympia and submerge yourself aboard the World War II-era Submarine Becuna.
